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J32 NDF

1992 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,420 mi
Last recorded153,420 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 520132,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ32 NDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 153,420 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 153,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 147,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 140,823 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 131,768 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 121,464 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 121,464 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 113,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 108,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 105,922 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 105,922 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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J32 NDF is a 1992 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 132,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J32 NDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J32 NDF registered?

J32 NDF is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J32 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J32 NDF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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